Fallbrook Youth Rugby season begins

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Youth Rugby had their opening weekend of matches at Potter Jr. High, Jan. 8. FYR fielded teams for U8 (under eight year olds), U10 (eight and nine year olds), U12 (10 and 11 year olds) and U14 (12 and 13 year olds.) Each team has local coaches who volunteer their time to mold each group into a team and to pass on the knowledge of how to play the sport of Rugby.

Luis Rubalcaba is the U8 coach; Justin Robinson is the U10 coach; Floyd Dudley and Cash Day are the U12 coaches, and Steve Hernandez and Austin Moss are the U14 coaches.

League President Allen Day said, "We appreciate our volunteers so much each season. It is a large commitment to step up and coach these kids, especially at the younger ages, but it is so important to pass the love of this sport onto the younger athletes. From the coaches to the board members to people who just help at the concession stand, this sport wouldn't happen without everyone helping and coming together."

FYR runs until the end of February with upcoming home games on Feb. 5, 12 and 19 at Potter Jr. High. "Stop by to watch and support our youth or help support our league by attending a league fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Jersey Mike's. You donate $4 and get a free sub, plus 100% of the money collected goes to our program that day, if you stop by between 3 and 9 p.m.," said league PR officer Laura Cherevchenko.

FYR can be followed on their facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/groups/fallbrookyouthrugby.

Submitted by Fallbrook Youth Rugby.